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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

Recommendations

  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

AP Courses

  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Application Deadline

  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • DuchesneNot Published

Dual Credit

  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Learning Support

  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • DuchesneNot Published

World Languages

  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Notable Programs

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

STEM Recognition

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • DuchesneNot Published

Test Prep

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • DuchesneNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$27,900

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

What's included
Included in tuition see list
  • Laptop & technology

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $700
  • Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen)
  • Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students)
  • Books: $550
  • Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional
  • AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discount$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Open houseDec 6, 2026Dec 3, 2026Nov 1, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses21Not posted20
Enrollment7911,390300
Student:Teacher9:110:18.1:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Sports12 sports17 sports12 sports
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